Watch as Las Vegas Raiders rookie knocks over head coach's son in first practice (original) (raw)

The Las Vegas Raiders were praised for their NFL Draft selections with one of their rookies impressing in minicamp - but he accidentally sent Antonio Pierce's son flying during a drill

Jackson Powers-Johnson sent offensive assistant Deandre Pierce flying in practice

Las Vegas Raiders rookie Jackson Powers-Johnson sent a coach flying in his first practice with the team - who happened to be the head coach's son.

Powers-Johnson practiced with the Raiders for the first time last week, as every team held their rookie minicamp - with undrafted players looking to make an impression in the hopes of making the team. And while players are not yet allowed to practice in pads, nor allowed to go full contact, the offensive lineman still found a way to make his presence felt.

During blocking drills with the offensive line, Powers-Johnson had a running starter as a puller where he crashed into a trainer holding the bag - sending him flying about five yards and nearly falling off his feet. The trainer was Deandre Pierce, head coach Antonio's son.

Reporters were allowed to watch and film the drills, with one catching the moment where Powers-Johnson exploded through the contact when hitting the bag and sending Pierce backward.

He was then asked about the incident in a press conference, before stating that he was apologetic and plans to buy him dinner. He said: "I love physicality, I love violence. I think that's how the sport should be played. Putting on just the helmet and getting going, it's exciting. It's been fun getting to get hit a little bit, even if it's a bag or, sorry to that trainer, too. I'll take him out to dinner."

Seen as the best center in the draft, the Raiders selected Powers-Johnson in the second round with the 44th overall pick - despite many believing the former Oregon lineman to be a first-round caliber prospect.

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Interestingly, Powers-Johnson was announced as a guard when the team drafted him, suggesting that he will be changing position from center - which was confirmed when he lined up at left guard in practice. Powers-Johnson worked at the position solely, practicing pulling and hitting blockers on the move.

The Raiders impressed many with their draft haul this year, after selecting Georgia tight end Brock Bowers in the first round - seen as a generational prospect who had been compared to San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle. Bowers won two College Football Playoff national championship titles with the Bulldogs, as well as back-to-back John Mackey Awards, which is given to the outstanding tight end in college football each season.

Their front office interestingly did not select a quarterback in the draft, with only Gardner Minshew and Aidan O'Connell on the roster with starting experience.

Pierce was made head coach permanently this past offseason after impressing in an interim role - winning over the players with star pass rusher Maxx Crosby threatening to leave the team if he had not been hired.